IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING ALLERGY TESTING:
STINGING INSECT TESTING: If you believe you are allergic to bees/stinging insects, please note that Dr. Ellman-Grunther is not currently offering skin testing or desensitization for stinging insects. You should seek another provider if you require this type of service.
MEDICATIONS AND ALLERGY TESTING: If you are interested in allergy testing, please be aware that certain medications, including oral medications, nasal sprays, and eye drops, may interfere with your test results. For further information and advisement, please continue reading below or call our office prior to your appointment.
Depending upon the reason for your visit, allergy testing may be indicated. This can be performed on the first visit or on a subsequent visit after the initial consultation. Certain medications may interfere with allergy testing. If you are taking allergy medications on a regular or periodic basis, and are able to refrain from taking them for five (5) days prior to your visit, testing can be performed on the first visit (if indicated).
Keep in mind, however, that you should never stop taking prescribed medications without checking with your physician.
LIST OF COMMON ANTIHISTAMINES THAT CAN AFFECT ALLERGY TEST RESULTS:
Oral:
Allegra
Fexofenadine
Zyrtec
Cetirizine
Claritin
Loratadine
Benadryl
Hydroxyzine
Xyzal
Levocetirizine
Nasal Sprays:
Azelastine
Astelin
Dymista
Patanase
Olopatadine
Eye Drops:
Zatidor
Ketotifen
Optivar
Azelastine
Olopatadine
Patanol
Apathy
STINGING INSECT TESTING: If you believe you are allergic to bees/stinging insects, please note that Dr. Ellman-Grunther is not currently offering skin testing or desensitization for stinging insects. You should seek another provider if you require this type of service.
MEDICATIONS AND ALLERGY TESTING: If you are interested in allergy testing, please be aware that certain medications, including oral medications, nasal sprays, and eye drops, may interfere with your test results. For further information and advisement, please continue reading below or call our office prior to your appointment.
Depending upon the reason for your visit, allergy testing may be indicated. This can be performed on the first visit or on a subsequent visit after the initial consultation. Certain medications may interfere with allergy testing. If you are taking allergy medications on a regular or periodic basis, and are able to refrain from taking them for five (5) days prior to your visit, testing can be performed on the first visit (if indicated).
Keep in mind, however, that you should never stop taking prescribed medications without checking with your physician.
LIST OF COMMON ANTIHISTAMINES THAT CAN AFFECT ALLERGY TEST RESULTS:
Oral:
Allegra
Fexofenadine
Zyrtec
Cetirizine
Claritin
Loratadine
Benadryl
Hydroxyzine
Xyzal
Levocetirizine
Nasal Sprays:
Azelastine
Astelin
Dymista
Patanase
Olopatadine
Eye Drops:
Zatidor
Ketotifen
Optivar
Azelastine
Olopatadine
Patanol
Apathy